Supermarkets
Albertsons Warns Suppliers: No Price Increases Due to Tariffs
In a bold move that reflects growing retailer resistance to supplier-driven inflation, Albertsons Companies, one of the largest supermarket chains in the United States, has issued a firm warning to its suppliers: tariff-related cost...
Walmart Stands to Gain as Temu and Shein Face Tariff Headwinds
As American consumers continue to battle stubborn inflation and rising living costs, the retail landscape is shifting once again — and this time, Walmart appears to be emerging as one of the big winners....
52% of retail managers blame burdening admin for labour productivity paralysis
Retail managers, overwhelmed with administrative tasks and manual processes, are struggling to find sufficient time to coach and develop their teams, leaving sorely-needed labour productivity gains on the table, the latest research from Legion...
Albertsons Welcomes Susan Morris as CEO: A Bold Vision for Growth with 285,000 Associates at the Heart of It
In a landmark moment for one of America’s leading food and drug retailers, Albertsons Companies has officially welcomed Susan Morris as its new Chief Executive Officer. With over 285,000 dedicated employees under her wing,...
Walmart 2025 Annual Report & Proxy Statement: A Year of Resilient Growth, People-Centred Strategy, and Future Readiness
Walmart has once again demonstrated its enduring strength as a retail leader, revealing in its 2025 Annual Report and Proxy Statement a year marked by impressive financial growth, strategic adaptability, and continued investment in...
Marks & Spencer Warns Customers as Cyber Attack Disrupts Contactless Card Payments
Marks & Spencer has issued an urgent warning to customers after a cyber attack caused significant disruption to its contactless card payment system and order fulfilment services. The attack, which began last weekend, has...
John Lewis Champions Sustainable Shopping with Nationwide Rollout of Popular Repair Service
In a bold step towards encouraging more conscious consumer behaviour, John Lewis has announced the expansion of its repair and restoration service to all of its department stores across the UK. The decision follows...
Supermarket CEOs Warn Trump: Walmart, Kroger, and Albertsons Sound Alarm on Tariffs
As Donald Trump inches closer to reclaiming the presidency, his aggressive tariff threats are triggering alarm bells across America’s retail sector. This week, the CEOs of Walmart, Kroger, and Albertsons—three giants in the supermarket...
Why John Lewis is Still Standing: The Formula, the Advertising, and the Spirit of Good Old England
In an era where department stores fall like dominoes and traditional retail is routinely written off, one name continues to stand with pride, purpose, and poise – John Lewis. How, in a climate of...
Kroger Strikes Back: The Retail Underdog Taking On Walmart and Costco in 2025
In what industry analysts are calling a bold and strategic move, Kroger has set its sights on unseating retail titans Walmart and Costco with the rollout of more than 900 new private-label products in...